Rafah border crossing
COGAT discovers motor oil hidden inside UN's humanitarian aid to Gaza in smuggling attempt
"This is a serious violation of the mechanisms for receiving aid, and that Hamas continues to try to exploit the aid mechanism for terrorist activity and incitement," COGAT warned in a letter.
Israel announces Rafah Crossing reopening Wednesday for limited Gaza pedestrian traffic
Border crossings to Gaza were temporarily closed amid Operation Roaring Lion
Israel-aligned Gazan militia operating in Rafah tunnels, aim to disarm Hamas - report
US Ambassador Huckabee says Rafah is opening slowly to not 'bring terrorists in, or take them out'
People entering and leaving Gaza through the Rafah border crossing have to be properly vetted to avoid terrorists entering or leaving Gaza, US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said.
Palestinian women describe harsh questioning, 'journey of horror’ crossing back into Gaza
Of the 50 people waiting to leave Gaza, mostly for medical treatment, only five patients with seven relatives escorting them managed to cross into Egypt on Monday.
Five Gazan patients evacuated via newly-opened Rafah crossing in first since 2025
"On the second of February, WHO and partners supported the medical evacuation of five patients and seven companions to Egypt via the Rafah crossing," said WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier.
Head of new Gaza leadership Ali Shaath says Rafah Crossing opens 'window of hope' for Gazans
Israel fully reopened the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on Monday for people on foot, a day after rolling out a limited, one-day pilot on Sunday to address potential logistical issues.
Rafah border fully reopens with new security protocols for Palestinians leaving Gaza
Despite the reopening of Rafah, Israel is still limiting the entry of foreign and Israeli journalists and insisting on supervising their visits.
'Rafah Crossing opening paves way for Hamas to rebuild': Reservist Party leader tells 'Post'
Yoaz Hendel warned during an interview with The Jerusalem Post that Israel was creating an “open border” for Hamas to rebuild after the war by reopening Gaza’s Rafah Border Crossing.
Gaza's Rafah crossing reopens for first time in a year to pedestrians only
Only a handful of crossings are expected on Sunday, according to Walla, allowing operators to ensure that all identification screening systems are functioning properly.
Israel to reopen Rafah Crossing to civilians, coordinate with Egypt, EU, PA on security
Entrance and exit through the crossing will be allowed only through coordination first with Egypt, Army Radio explained on Wednesday. Egypt will then transfer names to the Shin Bet.
IDF strikes eight terrorists emerging from tunnel in Rafah, kills three
Later in the morning, additional strikes were made against the areas to which the remaining terrorists attempted to escape. The results from these strikes are currently under review.
IDF discusses disarming Hamas, opening Rafah Border Crossing: What’s next?
The IDF has outlined its plans for disarming Hamas and managing the Rafah Border Crossing, detailing border checks and security measures. A potential military operation remains on the table.
